Chevy's tentative jump into the "sedan/pickup" segment finally stuck with the return of the El Camino in 1964. First available in 1959 as a response to Ford's Ranchero, it was based on the full-size B-body. After 1960 it was discontinued, while Ford shifted their Ranchero from full-size in 1959 to their new Falcon compact platform in 1960. Strong Ranchero sales in the US prompted Chevy to jump back on the bandwagon with the 1964 El Camino. For its first couple…
Personalized Luxury was the concept behind the 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, and from 1970-'72 they remained similar, featuring only minor trim and detail differences between them. Though the SS option was dropped, a new "custom" package was available for 1972 only, which included an upgraded suspension. (more…)
We know the Malibu became its own model in 1978, but where did it begin? The Chevelle Malibu was a step up from the base model Chevelle 300 and offered more options. From 1964-'77 the Chevelle Malibu could be found in Sport Coupe, Convertible, 4-door sedan, 6-passenger, and 3-seat wagon. Which model would you choose to restore? (more…)
The Oldsmobile 4-4-2 was produced between the 1964 and 1987 model years and became a model in its own right from 1968 to 1971. All standard 1968 4-4-2 engines were painted a bronze–copper color, the 1967s were topped with a fire-red air cleaner. The W-30 option (Oldsmobile's big secret in hopes of finally outdoing the GTO) came equipped with a ram-air option package. It was a "Supercar" released in late '66, and by 1967 the word was out about the muscle…
Becoming its own model in 1978, the Chevrolet Malibu began as a trim level of the Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition to the nameplate change, the 1978 Malibu model was over a foot shorter, which cut down the vehicle's weight by several hundred pounds. Another notable change for the new model was the chrome-plated plastic grille with ‘Chevrolet’ block lettering, both available at Original Parts Group. https://youtu.be/lDdrpnphHsQ (more…)
The 1966 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham is the Cadillac of Cadillacs. The Brougham package gave its owners many luxurious options including a vinyl top, adjustable reading lamps, and rear footrests, not to mention its most talked about feature, rear picnic tables! Along with those luxuries and the infamous overlooked trunk, Mike Sarnataro found himself the perfect ride when he found his Fleetwood. (more…)
Whether you are a customer, a potential customer, or enjoy following Original Parts Group (OPGI) on social media, you probably know that we hit a huge milestone this year, celebrating 40 years in the restoration business. OPGI has been the supplier of high-quality reproduction parts and accessories for classic GM brand cars these past four decades, here's a recap of our 40th. (more…)
Finding OPGI cover cars for our 11 annual catalogs can be a tricky task, but when we stumbled across this 1972 Monte Carlo in our news feed we were in awe and knew what needed to be done. The video below, posted on Instagram by OPGI customer Scott Nardozzi caught our attention so we connected with him to see if he'd be interested in having his 1972 Monte Carlo on our 2022 catalog. Scott was interested, and provided quite the…
Watch an OPGI Product Feature on Motortrend's new reality show, Shorty's Dream Shop. Previously known for his talent on Iron Resurrection, custom car legend Javier "Shorty" Ponce and his Texas-based crew build a 1971 Cutlass 442 from the ground up with RESTOPARTS® brand restoration parts and accessories from Original Parts Group. Tune into the Motortrend Network Wednesday, November 30th at 10 pm EST and take a look at some of the top quality RESTOPARTS® you can expect to see in…
Original Parts Group attended the 2022 SEMA show this past week, exhibiting in our well-known double-decker booth in Central Hall. While we celebrate our return to the premier tradeshow showcasing our new products, two fully restored classics, and two very special guest appearances, OPGI also celebrates 40 years in the restoration business this year. (more…)
